European Woodcarving DVDs

with Nora Hall

Hall is a third-generation master European woodcarver who charmingly eases you into the craft with her instructional DVDs.

The first disc (45 minutes) covers the basics of tool selection and maintenance, with an introductory project of carving a simple floral pattern. The next DVD (60 minutes) introduces a slightly more complex scroll pattern and imparts a better understanding of her methods. In the last disc (60 minutes), a grapes pattern provides texture and depth, with a focus on improving speed.

Hall's handiwork is shown close up, making it easy to see her exact movements. The patterns for each project are included for tracing directly onto the workpiece.